CVE-2024-2605
First published: Tue Mar 19 2024(Updated: )
An attacker could have leveraged the Windows Error Reporter to run arbitrary code on the system escaping the sandbox. *Note:* This issue only affected Windows operating systems. Other operating systems are unaffected. This vulnerability affects Firefox < 124, Firefox ESR < 115.9, and Thunderbird < 115.9.
Credit: security@mozilla.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Thunderbird | <115.9 | 115.9 |
| Firefox | <124 | 124 |
| Firefox ESR | <115.9 | 115.9 |
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Reference Links
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1872920
- https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2024-12/
- https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2024-13/
- https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2024-14/
- https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/security/advisories/mfsa2024-14/
- https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/security/advisories/mfsa2024-13/
- https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/security/advisories/mfsa2024-12/
Peer vulnerabilities
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-2605?
CVE-2024-2605 has been classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential to allow arbitrary code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2024-2605?
To fix CVE-2024-2605, update to Firefox version 124 or higher, Firefox ESR version 115.9 or higher, or Thunderbird version 115.9 or higher.
Which software products are affected by CVE-2024-2605?
CVE-2024-2605 affects Firefox versions earlier than 124, Firefox ESR versions earlier than 115.9, and Thunderbird versions earlier than 115.9.
Can CVE-2024-2605 affect operating systems other than Windows?
No, CVE-2024-2605 only affects Windows operating systems; other operating systems are not impacted.
What is the potential impact of CVE-2024-2605?
If exploited, CVE-2024-2605 could allow an attacker to escape the sandbox and execute arbitrary code on the affected Windows systems.
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